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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 14.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 (30p/25p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 153
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 3780
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 36 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 7360 x 4912
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 37 megapixels
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 980 g (2.16 lb / 34.57 oz)
Summary
The Nikon D810 maximum resolution of 7360 x 4912 pixels (36 megapixels) is better in comparison with the D5 highest resolution of 5588 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels). The Nikon D810 is equipped with larger sensor compared to the D5: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) versus Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm). This is the most important specification of this model because large sensor lets the camera owner to capture pictures of the more professional quality. The D5 has more number of focus points than the Nikon D810: 153 vs 51. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on subjects which are not centred.
The D5 screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in comparison to 1,229,000 dots of the Nikon D810 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The D5 is produced with a touch screen.
The Nikon D810 is produced with built-in flash. The D5 battery life is better than the Nikon D810 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to produce 3780 shots with the D5 and only 1200 with the D810. The Nikon D810 weighs 980g that is 435g less in comparison with the weight of the D5.
The D5 and the Nikon D810 have an equal number of pros however as the Nikon D810 has larger sensor which is a really important specification then this model becomes the best buy.